Animal signals / Maynard Smith, J. ; Harper, D. (2003)  

Public ISBD Titre : Animal signals Type de document : livre Auteurs : Maynard Smith, J. ; Harper, D. Mention d'édition : 01 éd. Editeur : Oxford, UK : Oxford University Press Année de publication : 2003 Collection : Oxford series in ecology and evolution, UK Importance : 166 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-19-852685-7 Note générale : Inventaire 2008: Perdu au 10/04/2008 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Animal behaviour  Communication between animals  Sense organs  Signals Résumé : Why are animal signals reliable? This is the central problem for evolutionary biologists interested in signals. Of course, not all signals are reliable; but most are, otherwise receivers of signals would ignore them. A number of theoretical answers have been proposed and empirical studies made, but there still remains a considerable amount of confusion. The authors, one a theoretician the other a fieldworker, introduce a sense of order to this chaos. A significant cause of confusion has been the tendency for different researchers to use either the same term with different meanings, or different terms with the same meaning. The authors attempt to clarify these differences. A second cause of confusion has arisen because many biologists continue to assume that there is only one correct explanation for signal reliability. The authors argue that the reliability of signals is maintained in several ways, relevant in different circumstances, and that biologists must learn to distinguish between them. In this book they explain the different theories, give examples of signalling systems to which one or another theory applies, and point to the many areas where further work, both theoretical and empirical, is required. [Résumé éditeur] Note de contenu : Pbk; En ligne : http://books.google.fr/books?id=SUA51MeG1lcC&dq=animal+signals&pg=PP1&ots=zJPueE [...] Animal signals [livre] / Maynard Smith, J. ; Harper, D.  . -  01 éd. . - Oxford, UK : Oxford University Press, 2003 . - 166 p.. - (Oxford series in ecology and evolution, UK) . ISSN : 978-0-19-852685-7 Inventaire 2008: Perdu au 10/04/2008 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Animal behaviour  Communication between animals  Sense organs  Signals Résumé : Why are animal signals reliable? This is the central problem for evolutionary biologists interested in signals. Of course, not all signals are reliable; but most are, otherwise receivers of signals would ignore them. A number of theoretical answers have been proposed and empirical studies made, but there still remains a considerable amount of confusion. The authors, one a theoretician the other a fieldworker, introduce a sense of order to this chaos. A significant cause of confusion has been the tendency for different researchers to use either the same term with different meanings, or different terms with the same meaning. The authors attempt to clarify these differences. A second cause of confusion has arisen because many biologists continue to assume that there is only one correct explanation for signal reliability. The authors argue that the reliability of signals is maintained in several ways, relevant in different circumstances, and that biologists must learn to distinguish between them. In this book they explain the different theories, give examples of signalling systems to which one or another theory applies, and point to the many areas where further work, both theoretical and empirical, is required. [Résumé éditeur] Note de contenu : Pbk; En ligne : http://books.google.fr/books?id=SUA51MeG1lcC&dq=animal+signals&pg=PP1&ots=zJPueE [...]

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The origins of life: from the birth of life to the origins of language / Maynard Smith, J. ; Szathmáry, E. (1999)

Public ISBD Titre : The origins of life: from the birth of life to the origins of language Type de document : livre Auteurs : Maynard Smith, J. ; Szathmáry, E. Editeur : Oxford, UK : Oxford University Press Année de publication : 1999 Importance : 170 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : IF64370 Note générale : Inventaire 2008: Pointé et ré-emprunté le 11/03/2008 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Cellule  Chemistry  Communauté animale  Evolution  Hérédité  LANGUE  ORIGINE ESPECE The origins of life: from the birth of life to the origins of language [livre] / Maynard Smith, J. ; Szathmáry, E. . - Oxford, UK : Oxford University Press, 1999 . - 170 p. ISSN : IF64370 Inventaire 2008: Pointé et ré-emprunté le 11/03/2008 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Cellule  Chemistry  Communauté animale  Evolution  Hérédité  LANGUE  ORIGINE ESPECE

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The major transitions in evolution / Maynard Smith, J. ; Szathmáry, E. (1997)

Public ISBD Titre : The major transitions in evolution Type de document : livre Auteurs : Maynard Smith, J. ; Szathmáry, E. Mention d'édition : 01 éd. Editeur : New York : Oxford University Press, NY Année de publication : 1997 Importance : 346 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-19-850294-4 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Evolution  Genetic transformation  Natural selection Résumé : During evolution, there have been several major changes in the way that genetic information is organized and transmitted from one generation to the next. These transitions include the origin of life itself, the first eukaryotic cells, reproduction by sexual means, the appearance of multicellular plants and animals, the emergence of cooperation and of animal societies, and the unique language ability of humans. This is the first book to discuss all of these major transitions. In discussing such a wide range of topics in one volume, the authors are able to highlight the similarities between different transitions - for example, between the union of replicating molecules to form chromosomes and of cells to form multicellular organisms. The authors also show how an understanding of one transition sheds light on others. A common theme in the book is that entities that could replicate independently before the transition can replicate afterwards only as part of a larger whole. Why, then, does selection between entities at the lower level not disrupt selection at the higher level? In answering this question, the authors offer an explanation for the evolution of cooperation at all levels of complexity. Written in a clear style, and illustrated with many original diagrams, this book can be read with enjoyment by anyone with an undergraduate training in the biological sciences. It will be ideal for advanced discussion groups on evolution. Although the content ranges widely from molecular biology to linguistics and from intragenomic conflict to insect societies, no detailed knowledge of any of these topics is required. Mathematical models are clearly explained, and equations and formulae are kept to a minimum. [Résumé éditeur] The major transitions in evolution [livre] / Maynard Smith, J. ; Szathmáry, E.  . -  01 éd. . - New York : Oxford University Press, NY, 1997 . - 346 p. ISBN : 978-0-19-850294-4 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Evolution  Genetic transformation  Natural selection Résumé : During evolution, there have been several major changes in the way that genetic information is organized and transmitted from one generation to the next. These transitions include the origin of life itself, the first eukaryotic cells, reproduction by sexual means, the appearance of multicellular plants and animals, the emergence of cooperation and of animal societies, and the unique language ability of humans. This is the first book to discuss all of these major transitions. In discussing such a wide range of topics in one volume, the authors are able to highlight the similarities between different transitions - for example, between the union of replicating molecules to form chromosomes and of cells to form multicellular organisms. The authors also show how an understanding of one transition sheds light on others. A common theme in the book is that entities that could replicate independently before the transition can replicate afterwards only as part of a larger whole. Why, then, does selection between entities at the lower level not disrupt selection at the higher level? In answering this question, the authors offer an explanation for the evolution of cooperation at all levels of complexity. Written in a clear style, and illustrated with many original diagrams, this book can be read with enjoyment by anyone with an undergraduate training in the biological sciences. It will be ideal for advanced discussion groups on evolution. Although the content ranges widely from molecular biology to linguistics and from intragenomic conflict to insect societies, no detailed knowledge of any of these topics is required. Mathematical models are clearly explained, and equations and formulae are kept to a minimum. [Résumé éditeur]

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Did Darwin get it right ? Essays on games, sex and evolution / Maynard Smith, J. (1988)

Public ISBD Titre : Did Darwin get it right ? Essays on games, sex and evolution Type de document : livre Auteurs : Maynard Smith, J. Editeur : New York : Chapman and Hall Année de publication : 1988 Importance : 264 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-412-01911-1 Note générale : Inventaire 2008: Pointé en rayon le 21/05/2008 Mots-clés : Biologie humaine  Evolution  Génétique  Paléontologie  Sexualité Did Darwin get it right ? Essays on games, sex and evolution [livre] / Maynard Smith, J. . - New York : Chapman and Hall, 1988 . - 264 p. ISBN : 978-0-412-01911-1 Inventaire 2008: Pointé en rayon le 21/05/2008 Mots-clés : Biologie humaine  Evolution  Génétique  Paléontologie  Sexualité

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Models in ecology / Maynard Smith, J. (1974)

Public ISBD Titre : Models in ecology Type de document : livre Auteurs : Maynard Smith, J., Auteur Mention d'édition : Reprint. 1975 Editeur : Londres : Cambridge University Press Année de publication : 1974 Importance : 146 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-521-20262-6 Note générale : ISBN-10 : 0-521-20262-0; First publ. 1974, reprint. 1975 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Classification  Competition  Ecologie  Evolution  Migration  Modélisation  Predation  PROIE  Statistique Models in ecology [livre] / Maynard Smith, J., Auteur  . -  Reprint. 1975 . - Londres : Cambridge University Press, 1974 . - 146 p. ISBN : 978-0-521-20262-6 ISBN-10 : 0-521-20262-0; First publ. 1974, reprint. 1975 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Classification  Competition  Ecologie  Evolution  Migration  Modélisation  Predation  PROIE  Statistique

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Mathematical ideas in biology / Maynard Smith, J. (1968)

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